‘I felt discarded’: how ageism can limit nursing careers
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‘I felt discarded’: how ageism can limit nursing careers

Catherine Turnbull Health journalist

Age discrimination in the workplace can lead staff to leave or even retire, so it’s vital that staff and employers know how to challenge it

The effects of age discrimination can be severe for those who experience it. An estimated 6.3 million cases of depression worldwide are attributable to ageism, according to the World Health Organization, while in the workplace it can restrict access to training, stunt career progression and prompt those affected to look for work elsewhere – or even retire.

Nursing Management. 31, 4, 6-7. doi: 10.7748/nm.31.4.6.s2

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